See what's new at Fort Devens Museum

Nashoba Publishing

Posted:
08/15/2014 07:36:41 AM EDT

DEVENS -- Come see what's new at the Fort Devens Museum on Saturday.

The museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of its normal operating schedule and will feature a special display for this one day only: a grouping of World War II 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division materials.

The small exhibit will showcase a diary, photograph albums and insignia, including that of Col. James "Jumpin' Jim" Gavin.

Also on display will be a rare Vietnam leopard pattern camouflage uniform.

At 1 p.m., Shirley resident and World War II veteran Joe Landry will show some videos relating to World War II memorials overseas and share some of his own experiences and photographs.

This program is free and open to the public.

For information call 978-772-1286 or email info@fortdevensmuseum.org. The museum is located on the third floor at 94 Jackson Road and is wheelchair-accessible.

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